Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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